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Colleen
Artist | Student | Varied
United States
Hey, my name is Colleen, I'm 21 years old and I've been cosplaying since 2004.
I am a HUGE NERD. I play video games, watch anime, and read manga. I'm also slowly getting into American comics as well. I have an amazing fiancee, an awesome family, and some kickass friends. I would take a bullet for all of them.
As far as cosplay goes, I make all of my own costumes, props, and accessories. I have made over 20 costumes over the years for myself and friends, but I have only recently decided to document each one. I really enjoy cosplaying, I have met so many great people and good friends, and I am looking forward to making as many costumes as I can!
On the other side of the spectrum, I also enjoy drawing, painting, writing, sculpting, woodworking, and just expressing myself in as many different ways as possible. I am currently in college pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Art Education. I work as a figure model for my University's art department and I have modeled for photographers and friends in the past, and enjoy it immensely. I am always looking for other photographers, cosplayers, and artists to work/collaborate with, and I love meeting new people and trying new things.
Also...if you have any questions or need any guidance as far as making/constructing different projects, let me know. I'll help you out the best I can.
Current Residence: The Land of Milk and Honey
Favourite genre of music: Rock, Alternative, Metal, Electronica, Classical, Big Band, etc...
Favourite cartoon character: Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Yoko Ritona, Haruko Haruhara, Faye Valentine
Personal Quote: "You can't run away from yourself, you are always right behind you."
Interests
Favorite visual artist
Gustav Klimt, Vargas
Favorite movies
Anything featuring zombies, chainsaws, and oddities.
Favorite TV shows
American Horror Story, The Big Bang Theory, Family Guy, etc.
Favorite bands / musical artists
The Pillows, Daft Punk, Kinks, The Cure, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lady GaGa, Frank Sinatra, etc.
Favorite writers
John Keats, Shel Silverstein,
Favorite games
Super Mario Bros. for the original Nintendo
Favorite gaming platform
XBOX 360
Tools of the Trade
A shitty consumer camera and a childlike sense of wonder
Other Interests
Anime, Manga, Cosplay, Modeling, Cooking, Traveling, Different Cultures, Hookahs